Can coffee or a nap make up for sleep deprivation? A psychologist explains why there's no substitute for shut-eye
While a cup of joe or a brief nap during an all-nighter might help you feel a little more alert, it won’t offset cognitive impairments from sleep deprivation when you’re performing complex tasks.
Kimberly Fenn, Professor of Psychology, Michigan State University •
conversation
Aug. 17, 2023 • ~6 min
Aug. 17, 2023 • ~6 min
Cambridge researchers awarded ERC funding to support commercial potential of their work
University of Cambridge researchers have been awarded Proof of Concept grants from the European Research Council (ERC), to help them explore the commercial or
Cambridge University News •
cambridge
Aug. 2, 2023 • ~2 min
Aug. 2, 2023 • ~2 min
The nuclear arms race's legacy at home: Toxic contamination, staggering cleanup costs and a culture of government secrecy
Nuclear weapons production and testing contaminated many sites across the US and exposed people unknowingly to radiation and toxic materials. Some have gone uncompensated for decades.
William J. Kinsella, Professor Emeritus of Communication, North Carolina State University •
conversation
Aug. 1, 2023 • ~10 min
Aug. 1, 2023 • ~10 min
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